Project Manager, Northern Region

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as apublic private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

The Project Manager serves as the key Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) representative for select counties of the Northern Indiana Region. Responsible for management of IEDC projects within assigned areas of responsibility, with focus on negotiation of economic development deals taking place within assigned regions and fostering relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $63,787 – $66,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

• Manages and negotiates competitive expansion and business attraction projects as assigned with emphasis on attracting new companies, resulting in new job opportunities for Hoosiers;
• Builds and maintains relationships with economic development partners within the State and in particular within the Northern Indiana Region;
• Visits local businesses, local elected officials and development-related organizations to assess needs and identify opportunities for the IEDC and communicate requirements for assistance programs;
• Monitors activities within the assigned region and reports any items of interest/concern to IEDC leadership;
• Attend conferences, meetings and events concerning business development and related issues of economic development importance, particularly within Northern Indiana.
• Provide technical assistance to identify appropriate IEDC programs and complete the program applications for business attraction and expansion projects;
• Update the IEDC CRM database regularly with project and client related information;
• Provide general support to the Business Development leadership on projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience including, but not limited to, the following fields:
  Economic Development, Community Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate Sales and/or Development, Sales/Business Development, or any of the Core industries listed below.

• Appropriate business background, in particular with an emphasis of business deal negotiation and economic development / site selection;
• Preferred:
  In addition to the educational requirement, 1-3 years of experience in economic development or a related field;
• Preferred:
  International Business Development experience.

• Core industries to the State of Indiana such as aerospace and defense, manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, information technology, microelectronics, mobility
• General government-agency programs and processes;
• Economic development processes, sales processes, and Program Management processes;
• Regional community and business development organizations, including local…